fistiana

[ fis-tee-an-uh, -ah-nuh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. the sport or world of boxing:

   one of fistiana's most colorful characters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fistiana¹

First recorded in 1830–40; fisti(cuff) + -ana

Example Sentences

Mr. Ditto had grown out of a clerkship at Gus Neihiem's cigar-store into the realm of fistiana.

From Project Gutenberg

When the nations are disarmed, Ireland will take first place, for in fistiana she is supreme.

From Project Gutenberg